H.R. No. 363

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to join citizens across the state in recognizing February 13, 2007, as Kidney Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Texas Renal Coalition, Kidney Day at the State Capitol brings public attention to the problems of kidney patients and informs the Texas Legislature about the public policy concerns and needs of kidney patients; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Renal Coalition leads in the advancement of education, prevention, and advocacy for those who have or are at risk of chronic kidney disease and acts as a clearinghouse for information related to legislative issues; and

WHEREAS, The coalition helps monitor health policies for dialysis and transplant patients and offers educational programs to improve public awareness about kidney disease; the organization has initiated a program called "Decrease the Increase" to raise awareness of kidney diseases; and

WHEREAS, Kidney organizations, dedicated volunteers, and health care professionals across the state work together to ensure the best care for kidney patients, and they are truly deserving of recognition for their commitment and dedication; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 13, 2007, as Kidney Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the kidney patients and the kidney health care advocates visiting Austin today; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Texas Renal Coalition as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Howard of Travis

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 363 was adopted by the House on February 13, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House